Substitute Teacher (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
Tucson Unified School District · Tucson, Arizona · Posted Jun 12, 2026
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Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today!
SUMMARY
On-call to provide instruction to students in accordance with established lesson plans and administrator directions. May prepare lesson plans and, evaluate and monitor students’ performance.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
- Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate or Substitute Certificate
- Teaching Experience
- Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
- Substitute Teachers are required to complete paperwork through the Substitute Office and to use the District’s automated absence management computer system.
- Must attend Substitute Teacher Orientation before starting any assignment in the District.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Arizona Teaching certificate
COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Locations vary.
Full Day: 8 hours; Half Day: 4 hours
Join us at an exciting time! Effective July 1, 2026, TUSD Substitute Teachers rates will increase by 4%, making the new rates:
Substitute Pay
Base
Override (4%)
Total
Classified Daily Rate (Ex Ed TA)
$145.00
$5.80
$150.80
Certified Daily Rate
$145.00
$5.80
$150.80
Certified Daily Rate 20+ assignments
$160.00
$6.40
$166.40
Long-Term Rate
$175.00
$7.00
$182.00
SPED Certified
$180.00
$7.20
$187.20
Classified Hard-to-Fill
$150.00
$6.00
$156.00
Certified Hard-to-Fill
$170.00
$6.80
$176.80
Long Term Rate Hard-to-Fill
$200.00
$8.00
$208.00
SPED Certified Hard-to-Fill
$205.00
$8.20
$213.20
Amounts subject to change if override renewal is not approved.
This is a non-benefit eligible position.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.